Riders/Riding
PPRAC riders vary
in ability from fit recreational cycling enthusiasts to ex-bicycle racers.
They represent a wide range of professions, interests and backgrounds
and average about 40 years of age. Over the years, riders as young as
15 and as old as 60 have completed the 500 miles. Riders travel at their
own pace in groups of others of the same speed. As a rider you will be
given a daily cue sheet - a description of the day's route with landmarks
and distances. You must be prepared to cycle 80-100 miles a day with some
difficult climbs. You'll be expected to make routine mechanical adjustments
such as changing flats on your own. Your day on the road usually begins
at 7:00 am and ends by 4:00 pm or earlier.
Important Dates for 2009
Feb 1 |
Logo artwork for principal sponsors (rider jersey) due to Bob Freed. | |
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May 1 |
$500 of sponsorship money due. | |
June |
Group training ride - Veloce ride with Lehigh Wheelman. Details TBA. | |
June 5 |
Final Date for logo artwork for principal sponsors (rider jersey) due to Bob Freed. | |
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July 15
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Bike safety checklist to: | South Mountain Cycles 303 Main Street - Lower Level Emmaus, PA 18049 (610) 967-4490 Attn: Taylor |
| Emergency Form to: | Bob Freed 1015 North 30th St Allentown, PA 18104 |
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| July 1 | Artwork due for principal sponsors to appear on dri-fit jerseys. | |
| All riders must submit $1000 minimum sponsorship in order to participate in ride. | ||
August 2 |
Ride Registration and send off at Holy Trinity, Palmerton, PA | |
August 3 to 8 |
PPRAC on the Road | |
August 8 |
Welcome Home Reception at Holy Trinity, Palmerton, PA | |
Have a Question? Feel free to call us!
- PPRAC President: Bob Freed at (610) 417-4814 or email at bk4freedm@hotmail.com
- American Cancer Society: Rosemarie Murphy at (610) 921-2329 and (888) 227-5445 or email to rmurphy@cancer.org
- Web site: Eric Loch at (610) 751-1935 or email to eloch@rcn.com
Required
Forms**
Includes
Rider & Volunteer
Registration Form, Release Form, Emergency Information Form, Who We
Are Form, and
Bicycle
Inspection
Checklist
Training - Lehigh Valley Rides and Links
Website maintained by Jodi Lichtenwalner
